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Somerset

Write and edit articles and blog posts for Thermal Vision Research, Creative Arts Ltd, Faceparty.com, Briggs Communications, Just Another Tattoo Butter, and Somerset Hyperbaric Chambers.Write stories touching a wide array of topics, including crime and court proceedings for www.onesub.io, www.charlie.news, www.onesub.io, www.glastonbury.nub.news, www.street.nub.news, www.expertherbalist.co.uk, www.somersethealthpractice.co.uk, and www.somebodyknows.co.uk. Work as editor for Street and Glastonbury Edition of Local Reach and for everybodyroar.com; produce true crime pieces for Somerset County Gazette.Constantly generate newsworthy topics and produce consistent in-depth articles.Travel on assignment, perform research and conduct interviews to develop story ideas and present complete and accurate information.

United Kingdom

Address accuracy, consistency, and appropriateness of materials, including researching, writing, editing, proofreading, and posting content.Build and sustain productive operations by supporting writers in improving brand voice and core writing quality content.Write compelling, persuasive copy that speaks directly to the audience and provide editorial/creative direction.Generate thoughtful and constructive feedback regarding content and structure.Manage multiple projects at a time and meet tight deadlines.

Taunton/Wells/Yeovil

Reported on court cases and trials, follow-up, and background pieces.Worked on long-reads, freedom of information pieces, and investigative journalism.Researched, wrote, produced, and edited special investigative reports, on topics ranging from organised crime to irregularities. Resigned from this role in June 2019, following the birth of my daughter in favour of working freelance.

Wells

Produced and wrote stories and features for all four Mid Somerset papers, rather than concentrating on a single edition.Mentored trainee reporters, wrote and edited news, updated web content, and ensured paper was sent to print on deadline.Wrote and produced one of Local World's best-selling special publications “45 Years of Glastonbury Festival.”Edited articles for grammar, spelling, and overall readability before publication; proofread final drafts thoroughly.Provided compelling coverage of both anticipated and spontaneous news for print and online media.

Wells

Gathered and wrote news, conducted interviews, created clear and succinct copy, met deadlines for the newspaper and website, and assisted with three sister papers when required.Interacted with PR firms and the general public, and attended meetings and events on the weekends and in the evenings to report on them.Translated a single story and idea into compelling news stories by researching and gathering facts, interviewing sources, and writing story.Covered a critical subject area, competing with local and national outlets to provide readers with the timeliest and most authoritative information.

Somerset

Wrote an array of web, mobile-based and print articles, reviews, and communication briefings for e-magazines, newspapers, and blogs. Worked with a variety of clients, including Neuball, Midsomerset News and Media, Ms London, NAFD, and Fosseway Magazine, creating web content, marketing communications, and feature articles. Reviewed copy and corrected errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.Delivered completed projects under strict deadlines by prioritising workflow and managing schedules.

Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Wrote and edited articles and blog posts featured in major online and print publications.Developed copy in multiple styles, including headlines, website copy, calls-to-action, scripts, and email.Translated countless creative ideas into tactical deliverables and initiatives.Edited and proofread copy for grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and style and rewrote for clarity and accuracy.Generated concepts and creative copy based on each brand's voice and each project's unique objective.

1994 Onwards:Two years as a PA/subscriptions manager for Business Money magazine. (1994-1996).One year as a PA for an office manager with Future Publishing (1999-1997).18-months as PA for an architect (1997-1999) Technical support operative for Internet support helpdesk (1999-2002).